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Beyond the Obvious: The True Cause of Procrastination and How to Beat It

Procrastination. Even the word sounds unpleasant, like an itchy skin disease. Many of us are guilty of putting off a challenging task or project. In fact, I had “draft blog post on procrastination” on my to-do list for several days before I started working on it. Quite ironic, isn’t it?

While procrastinating once in a while is not something to be concerned about, habitual procrastination can have serious consequences. Research shows that this habit can result in anxiety, low self-esteem, and even physical illness. Plus, procrastination can create a vicious cycle leading to even more procrastination.

In this blog post, we’ll explore what procrastination is, what the root causes are, and what you can do to conquer procrastination once and for all.

What's Your Engine for Success?

December 2001 was a time of great turmoil in the world and in my life. The world was still reeling from the events of 9/11 and its consequences. I had just learned that the nonprofit training and consulting business I ran was about to lose the majority of its funding literally overnight. I was faced with the question of whether to stay and rebuild the organization or go out on my own.